theatriQ

/the-at-rik/

a performing arts youth ensemble for queer & trans creatives

(open to ages 13-26)

Over the last 20 years, theatriQ has provided a welcoming environment for young people to grow in confidence, express themselves, and develop as leaders.

Every year theatriQ invites local multidisciplinary artists to serve as mentors and guides for young people. Together, they create and share original work (theatre, visual art, music, etc.) exploring LGBTQA+ themes.

2023-2024 SEASON

This fall (October to December), we are putting on our workshop series to introduce young people to theatriQ. Here, local artists are holding space to learn about, discuss, and connect to a plethora of topics pertaining to theater and performing arts.

In spring (January to May), those that join the theatriQ ensemble will not only collaboratively envision a new production from the ground up, but also translate the collective work from paper to the stage for the world to see! This devising process is supported along the way by local teaching artists.

Get involved

exploring playwriting: a theatriQ workshop with Monteze Freeland
Wed, Dec 06
KST's Alloy Studios
Dec 06, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
KST's Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
Dec 06, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
KST's Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
🌈 Calling Queer and Trans Creatives, ages 13-26 Join us December 6th as playwright and theater artist Monteze Freeland conducts a playwriting workshop focused on adapting older material for the modern stage and screen!
RSVP

theatriQ ensemble registration - spring 2024
january - may // wednesday's 5:30-8pm
KST's Alloy Studios
january - may // wednesday's 5:30-8pm
KST's Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
january - may // wednesday's 5:30-8pm
KST's Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
🌈 Calling Queer and Trans Creatives, ages 13-26 Join the theatriQ ensemble to collaboratively envision a new production from the ground up, but also translate the collective work from paper to the stage for the world to see!
RSVP

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

If your question is not answered below, please feel free to email us at info@dreamsofhope.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

What will I do in theatriQ?

Learn about the intersection of queerness & theatre
Explore the foundations of theater and performance
Be yourself & tell your story through art
Collaborate to create original work
Work with seasoned artists
Educate audiences through performances and workshops